Overview
- Athletic director John Cohen announced the change Sunday and said the search for Auburn’s next coach begins immediately.
- D.J. Durkin will lead the team on an interim basis for the remaining four games, according to multiple reports and the school statement.
- Freeze exits with a 15-19 overall record and 6-16 mark in SEC play after Auburn fell to 4-5 overall and 1-5 in the league.
- Auburn owes roughly $15.4–$15.8 million in buyout payments under Freeze’s contract, which includes no mitigation.
- The decision followed persistent offensive struggles, quarterback instability and fan unrest, including "Fire Hugh" chants after the Kentucky defeat.